SAP bets $1.16B on 18-month-old German AI lab and says yes to NemoClaw
SAP plans to buy German AI startup Prior Labs and invest heavily in it. It is also prohibiting customers' agents use to a select few like Nvidia's NemoClaw.
Tech
techcrunch.com
06.05.2026
Altara secures $7M to bridge the data gap that’s slowing down physical sciences
Altara’s AI aims to diagnose failures and help speed up R&D by unifying data siloed across spreadsheets and legacy systems.
Tech
techcrunch.com
06.05.2026
As crypto cools, a16z crypto raises a $2.2B fund
As some of the biggest VCs in crypto start to consider funding AI startups, a16z crypto's new fund will stay the course.
Tech
techcrunch.com
06.05.2026
Apple plans to make iOS 27 a Choose Your Own Adventure of AI models
With Apple's latest operating system updates, users will reportedly have their pick of which third-party AI models they want to use for a host of tasks.
Tech
techcrunch.com
06.05.2026
US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI
New agreements between the companies and the Commerce department build on Biden-era pacts.
Tech
bbc.com
06.05.2026
Microsoft, Google, xAI give US access to AI models for security testing
The deal comes days after the Pentagon announces an agreement with seven tech giants to use AI in classified systems
World
aljazeera.com
05.05.2026
PayPal says it’s ‘becoming a technology company again’ — that means AI
PayPal is pitching an AI-led turnaround, tying automation and restructuring to $1.5 billion in savings as it cuts jobs and works to modernize its tech stack.
Tech
techcrunch.com
05.05.2026
Meta will use AI to analyze height and bone structure to identify if users are underage
The visual analysis system is now operating in select countries, but Meta says it's working toward a broader rollout.
Tech
techcrunch.com
05.05.2026
Anthropic and OpenAI are both launching joint ventures for enterprise AI services
Both Anthropic and OpenAI have partnered with asset managers to more aggressively market their enterprise AI products.
Tech
techcrunch.com
04.05.2026
Tech Now
Harriet Bradshaw finds out how AI is being used to help solve an art history mystery.
Tech
bbc.co.uk
02.05.2026
Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI
The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.
Culture
bbc.com
01.05.2026
Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit
The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.
World
bbc.com
28.04.2026
Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns
Star lodges applications for a photo and two audio clips in apparent attempt to protect her image and voice.
Culture
bbc.com
27.04.2026
China blocks Meta’s $2B Manus deal after months-long probe
China has ordered Meta to unwind its multibillion-dollar Manus acquisition, dealing a potential setback to Zuckerberg’s push into AI agents.
Tech
techcrunch.com
27.04.2026
OpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps
The phone could go into mass production in 2028, an analyst says.
Tech
techcrunch.com
27.04.2026
China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.
Finance
bbc.com
27.04.2026
Anthropic created a test marketplace for agent-on-agent commerce
In a recent experiment, Anthropic created a classified marketplace where AI agents represented both buyers and sellers, striking real deals for real goods and real money.
Tech
techcrunch.com
26.04.2026
Google’s AI Mode can now help you find products in stock nearby
Although you can already track hotel prices at the city level, the new update lets you do so for a specific hotel that you're interested in.
Tech
techcrunch.com
17.04.2026
What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?
The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.
Finance
bbc.com
17.04.2026
SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users’ trust in news
Users are fed up with misinformation and AI slop cluttering their feeds. SaySo is a new short-form video app that delivers news from vetted creators and journalists.
Tech
techcrunch.com
17.04.2026